Former CNN Correspondent Suffers Arm Amputation in Work Accident

Posted By Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman || 4-Mar-2014

A CNN correspondent was reporting in Asia when a
case of equipment fell onto his arm, causing a horrific and devastating accident. The journalist,
Miles O'Brien is known for his contributions to TV science for CNN.

He says that he was literally left between life and limb when TV equipment
tumbled into his arm, severing it. At the time of the accident, he was
on the field for PBS' NewsHour and was finishing up an extended news
shoot in Asia. After the injury, he suffered serious swelling and pain,
and eventually his arm went numb. He noticed increasing discoloration
as well, and concluded that the wisest choice was to do to the doctor.

He underwent emergency surgery on Valentine's Day, and his blood pressure
plunged suddenly during the procedure. The doctors decided the only way
to handle the situation was to amputate the man's arm above the elbow.
This accident happened while the reporter was on the job, which means
that he may be able to sue the company for their negligence in how they
stacked the TV equipment.

If you have been injured at your workplace, and the injury has resulted
in an amputation, you certainly need to talk with a lawyer about the possibility
of seeking
workers' compensation. With the right lawyer there to represent you, you may be able to seek
significant compensation for your pain and suffering as well as the extended
future suffering and loss of enjoyment of life as a result of your injury.

Don't hesitate to seek compensation without the help of a skilled lawyer.
You deserve to be well-represented and fully explain the implications
of your injury. Also, you shouldn't have to pay any of the medical
bills associated with an injury that was not your fault.
Call Katz, Leidman, Freund & Herman to get a workers' compensation attorney in New York on your side!